Complementary optical phase shifting arrangement

    公开(公告)号:US10649305B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-12

    申请号:US15872176

    申请日:2018-01-16

    Abstract: An optical phase shifting arrangement and associated optical switching device and method are disclosed. The optical phase shifting arrangement comprises a first optical phase shifter configured to provide a first phase shift to an optical signal, and a second optical phase shifter configured to provide a second phase shift to the optical signal in addition to the first phase shift. During a predefined period, the first optical phase shifter and the second optical phase shifter are driven such that the second phase shift is substantially complementary to the first phase shift.

    Single mode fiber array connector for opto-electronic transceivers
    43.
    发明授权
    Single mode fiber array connector for opto-electronic transceivers 有权
    用于光电收发器的单模光纤阵列连接器

    公开(公告)号:US09435965B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-06

    申请号:US13755843

    申请日:2013-01-31

    Abstract: An apparatus for providing single mode optical signal coupling between an opto-electronic transceiver and a single mode optical fiber array takes the form of a lens array and a ferrule component. The lens array includes a plurality of separate lens element disposed to intercept a like plurality of single mode optical output signal from the opto-electronic transceiver and provide as an output a focused version thereof. The ferrule component includes a plurality of single mode fiber stubs that are passively aligned with the lens array and support the transmission of the focused, single mode optical output signals towards the associated single mode optical fiber array.

    Abstract translation: 用于在光电收发器和单模光纤阵列之间提供单模光信号耦合的装置采用透镜阵列和套圈部件的形式。 透镜阵列包括多个单独的透镜元件,其设置成截取来自光电收发器的类似多个单模光输出信号,并提供其聚焦版本的输出。 套圈组件包括与透镜阵列无源对准的多个单模光纤短截线,并支持将聚焦的单模光输出信号传输到相关联的单模光纤阵列。

    Electro-optical modulator with a vertical capacitor structure
    45.
    发明授权
    Electro-optical modulator with a vertical capacitor structure 有权
    具有垂直电容器结构的电光调制器

    公开(公告)号:US09310629B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-12

    申请号:US14266397

    申请日:2014-04-30

    Abstract: An optical modulator may include a leftmost waveguide, a rightmost waveguide, and a dielectric layer disposed therebetween. In one embodiment, the waveguides may be disposed on the same plane. When a voltage potential is created between the rightmost and leftmost waveguides, these layers form a silicon-insulator-silicon capacitor (also referred to as SISCAP) structure that provides efficient, high-speed optical modulation of an optical signal passing through the modulator. As opposed to a horizontal SISCAP structure where the dielectric layer is disposed between upper and lower waveguides, arranging the dielectric layer between waveguides disposed on the same plane results in a vertical SISCAP structure. In one embodiment, the leftmost and rightmost waveguide are both made from crystalline silicon.

    Abstract translation: 光调制器可以包括最左边的波导,最右边的波导和介于它们之间的电介质层。 在一个实施例中,波导可以设置在同一平面上。 当在最右侧和最左侧的波导之间产生电压电位时,这些层形成硅 - 绝缘体 - 硅电容器(也称为SISCAP)结构,其提供通过调制器的光信号的有效的高速光调制。 与水平SISCAP结构相反,其中介电层设置在上和下波导之间,将介质层布置在同一平面上的波导之间,导致垂直SISCAP结构。 在一个实施例中,最左侧和最右侧的波导均由晶体硅制成。

    Self-aligning optical connector assembly
    47.
    发明授权
    Self-aligning optical connector assembly 有权
    自对准光连接器总成

    公开(公告)号:US09235019B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-12

    申请号:US14498669

    申请日:2014-09-26

    Abstract: An apparatus for providing self-aligned optical coupling between an opto-electronic substrate and a fiber array, where the substrate is enclosed by a transparent lid such that the associated optical signals enter and exit the arrangement through the transparent lid. The apparatus takes the form of a two-part connectorized fiber array assembly where the two pieces uniquely mate to form a self-aligned configuration. A first part, in the form of a plate, is attached to the transparent lid in the area where the optical signals pass through. The first plate includes a central opening with inwardly-tapering sidewalls surrounding its periphery. A second plate is also formed to include a central opening and has a lower protrusion with inwardly-tapering sidewalls that mate with the inwardly-tapering sidewalls of the first plate to form the self-aligned connectorized fiber array assembly. The fiber array is then attached to the second plate in a self-aligned fashion.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在光电子基板和光纤阵列之间提供自对准光耦合的装置,其中基板由透明盖包围,使得相关联的光信号通过透明盖进入和离开布置。 该装置采取两部分连接的光纤阵列组件的形式,其中两个部件独特地配合以形成自对准配置。 在光信号通过的区域中,透明盖附着有板的形式的第一部分。 第一板包括具有围绕其周边的向内逐渐变细的侧壁的中心开口。 第二板也形成为包括中心开口并且具有下突起,其具有向内渐缩的侧壁,与第一板的向内渐缩的侧壁配合形成自对准的连接纤维阵列组件。 然后将纤维阵列以自对准的方式附接到第二板。

    Laser patterned adapters with waveguides and etched connectors for low cost alignment of optics to chips

    公开(公告)号:US11378751B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-05

    申请号:US16923852

    申请日:2020-07-08

    Abstract: By determining an alignment point for a photonic element in a substrate of a given material; applying, via a laser aligned with the photonic element according to the alignment point, an etching pattern to the photonic element to produce a patterned region and an un-patterned region in the photonic element, wherein applying the etching pattern alters a chemical bond in the given material for the patterned region of the photonic element that increases a reactivity of the given material to an etchant relative to a reactivity of the un-patterned region, and wherein the patterned region defines an engagement feature in the un-patterned region that is configured to engage with a mating feature on a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC); and removing the patterned region from the photonic element via the etchant, various systems and methods may make use of laser patterning in optical components to enable alignment of optics to chips.

    Electro-optical modulator using waveguides with overlapping ridges

    公开(公告)号:US11226505B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-18

    申请号:US16789317

    申请日:2020-02-12

    Abstract: An optical modulator may include a lower waveguide, an upper waveguide, and a dielectric layer disposed therebetween. When a voltage potential is created between the lower and upper waveguides, these layers form a silicon-insulator-silicon capacitor (also referred to as SISCAP) guide that provides efficient, high-speed optical modulation of an optical signal passing through the modulator. In one embodiment, at least one of the waveguides includes a respective ridge portion aligned at a charge modulation region which may aid in confining the optical mode laterally (e.g., in the width direction) in the optical modulator. In another embodiment, ridge portions may be formed on both the lower and the upper waveguides. These ridge portions may be aligned in a vertical direction (e.g., a thickness direction) so that ridges overlap which may further improve optical efficiency by centering an optical mode in the charge modulation region.

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